How a Retiree Invented a Way to Save Big $$ on 3D Printing
Snow is slowly starting to fall outside my window. It’s a sign that (hopefully) the last blizzard of the year has arrived. As …
Here’s How to Build an Engine of Prosperity in Your Community
Here’s something EVERY community should have, but almost none do. This isn’t a picture of a factory or cubicles in an office building. It’s …
What I Found Interesting This Week 3/3/2013
Here’s two seemingly unrelated items that caught my eye this week. As different as they are, they are connected. They are both connected to …
We Can Figure out Local Abundance!
Human beings are built to solve problems. It’s our nature to do so. Further, when lots of us are working on a solution …
What I Found Interesting This Week 1/26/2013
Want to know what the secret to prosperity in the 21st Century? It’s simple. Be an asset to a community that grows, harvests, generates …
What I Found Interesting This Week 12/15/12
Hey folks, When you get discouraged, just remember one thing: The Beginning is Near! It’s going to take less time than you think before …
What I Found Interesting This Week 12/8/12
Here’s this week’s links. Enjoy. Map of permaculture projects worldwide. Map of robotics companies worldwide. Also, an audio interview with my friend James Fallows …
2012 Maker Faire Presentation + 3 Ways to Turn Ideas into Products
Today’s letter includes: My presentation on Resilient Communities at the 2012 New York City Maker Faire Three new ways (low-cost) ways to turn ideas …
The NEXT Global Economy
I’m headed off to New York City tomorrow to speak at the NYC Maker Faire. Why? If you haven’t been to a Maker Faire before, …
Personal Biochar Kilns, Portable Factories, DiY Septic Tank Cleaning, and Guerrilla Grafting
I’m currently busy trying to finish this month’s (and the inaugural) issue of the Resilient Communities newsletter.* It’s coming together nicely, I think you’ll love …